Asian Performing & Visual Arts, Pop Culture, and Gender Concepts

A set of fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering Asian performing arts, pop music genres, cosplay, manga/anime distinctions, and foundational gender concepts.

In Asia, the performing and visual arts act as powerful tools for __, social commentary, and community engagement.

storytelling

The Filipino folk dance that uses two bamboo poles rhythmically struck together is called __.

Tinikling

__ is a genre of popular music originating from South Korea and includes groups like BTS and BLACKPINK.

K-pop

Original __ Music (OPM) shapes Filipino national identity and cultural expression.

Pilipino

__ refers to Japanese popular music that features artists such as Arashi and Hikaru Utada.

J-pop

__ is the abbreviation for Chinese popular music, featuring artists like Jay Chou and G.E.M.

C-pop

Traditional Philippine musical form using a set of gongs is known as __ music.

Kulintang

__ theater, introduced during the Spanish colonial era, blends drama and music onstage.

Zarzuela

The hobby known as __ is short for “costume play,” where fans create and wear elaborate character outfits.

cosplay

Many cosplayers view their practice as a form of __ self-expression.

creative

Japanese-style graphic novels are called __.

manga

In Japan, the term __ technically refers to any animated film, not only manga adaptations.

anime

“Dragon Ball,” “Sailor Moon,” and “One Piece” are world-famous examples of __.

anime

__ is defined by biological traits such as chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive organs.

Sex

__ describes socially constructed roles, behaviors, and identities perceived within a culture.

Gender

__ identity is the term for how a person internally defines and labels their own gender.

Gender

The acronym __ includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and more.

LGBTQIA+

A woman attracted romantically or sexually to other women is referred to as a __.

lesbian

Experiencing attraction to more than one gender is known as __.

bisexuality

__ people have a gender identity or expression that differs from the sex assigned at birth.

Transgender

__ equality means all genders have equal access to resources, opportunities, and rights.

Gender

Gender equality is listed as Goal number __ of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

5

Platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Spotify allow even __ artists to share music and gain fame.

independent

Folk dances such as __ and Singkil help preserve Philippine cultural traditions.

Tinikling

The Filipino musical theater hit “__” tells a story of love, loss, and social issues using nostalgic music.

Ang Huling El Bimbo

Community theater group __ uses performance to discuss issues like poverty and human rights.

PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association)

Contemporary dance in the Philippines often mixes ballet, __, and traditional styles.

hip-hop

South Korean pop groups such as BTS and BLACKPINK have achieved __ success on the global stage.

unprecedented

Cosplay events foster a strong sense of __ where fans share their passion and make friends.

community

A manga series that becomes popular enough may be adapted into an __ (Japanese-style animation).

anime